Burlington, Kentucky facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Burlington, Kentucky
Census-designated place
Burlington from the air, looking east
Location within Boone County and the state of Kentucky
Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Boone
Area
• Total	8.81 sq mi (22.83 km2)
• Land	8.81 sq mi (22.83 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	830 ft (250 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	17,318
• Density	1,965.05/sq mi (758.68/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	41005
Area code(s)	859
FIPS code	21-11170
GNIS feature ID	2402734

Burlington is a special place in Boone County, Kentucky. It is a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the census for statistics. Burlington is also the county seat of Boone County. This means it's where the county government offices are located. In 2020, about 17,318 people lived here.

History of Burlington

The Boone County Courthouse in Historic Burlington.

Burlington became an official town in 1824. However, it is now an "unincorporated" area. This means it doesn't have its own city government anymore. Its city charter was canceled in 1923. It is one of only two county seats in Kentucky that are unincorporated.

The town started on 74 acres of land. This land was given by John Craig and Robert Johnson. It was first called Craig's Camp. Then, in 1800, it was renamed Wilmington. In 1816, the U.S. Post Office asked for another name change. That's when it became Burlington.

The first courthouse was a log building from 1801. The town was planned out in the same year. Streets were designed to circle a central "Publick Square." This original town plan is very important. It helped Burlington become a historic district. The Burlington Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Geography and Location

Burlington is in the northern part of Boone County. Kentucky Route 18 (Burlington Pike) goes right through the middle of town. This road leads east to Florence, which is about 6 miles away. It also goes west to the Ohio River at Belleview, about 7 miles away.

Downtown Cincinnati is about 16 miles northeast of Burlington. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is also very close, just northeast of Burlington.

The United States Census Bureau says Burlington covers about 22.9 square kilometers (8.8 square miles). All of this area is land.

Burlington's Climate

The weather in Burlington has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. Burlington has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often called "Cfa" on climate maps. There isn't a weather station right in Burlington. So, information about record temperatures and averages comes from nearby areas.

People and Population

In 2020, Burlington had about 17,318 people. There were about 6,361 households. The average household size was about 2.78 people. The median household income was around $86,651. About 5.6% of the population lived below the poverty level.

Most people in Burlington are White (94.9%). About 5.3% are Black or African American. About 1.5% are Asian. Around 5.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

In 2000, there were 10,779 people living in Burlington. About 42.9% of households had children under 18. The median age was 31 years old. The median household income was $56,815.

Education in Burlington

Burlington has a public library. It is a branch of the Boone County Public Library.

There are also four public schools in Burlington. These schools are part of the Boone County Schools district. They include:

• Burlington Elementary School
• Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
• Stephens Elementary School
• Camp Ernst Middle School

Fun Places to Visit

Burlington has some interesting places to explore:

• Dinsmore Homestead - This is a living history museum. It shows what life was like on a farm owned by the Dinsmore family. The family bought the land in 1839. The main house was built in 1842. In 1988, the house and 30 acres became a museum. It tells the story of five generations of the Dinsmore family. It also shares the history of the enslaved people and workers who lived there.

• Old Boone County Courthouse - This historic building was built in 1889. It was designed in a Renaissance Revival style. It is part of the Burlington Historic District. The courthouse has been repaired and updated over the years. It is still used for some county activities today.

Notable People

• Mamie Claflin (1867–1929) - She was an American leader. She worked for temperance and women's right to vote.

See also

In Spanish: Burlington (Kentucky) para niños